202 2nd Avenue South • Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 | bentonhistorykeeper@gmail.com
Benton County Historical Society & Museum Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Preserving Benton County's Heritage Since 1949

Explore records, photographs, and stories from the people and places that shaped our community.

Search Our Database

Welcome to the Benton County Historical Society & Museum

Preserving the stories, artifacts, and heritage of Benton County, Minnesota since 1949.

View of the Residence and Granite Quarry of L. Robinson Sr.
View of the Residence & Granite Quarry of L. Robinson, Sr.,
Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., Minn.

📅  Today in History

United States

• 1818 The first steamship trip is taken on Lake Erie.

• 1924 Mars' closest approach to Earth since the 10th century

Minnesota

• Itasca State Park is Minnesota’s oldest state park.

• Wild rice became Minnesota’s state grain in 1977.

Benton County

• Another influenza outbreak hit Benton County in early 1919.

• A county-wide free chest clinic was arranged in 1929 to combat tuberculosis.

📷  Picture of the Day

Click to view full size

🕑  Plan Your Visit

Location 202 2nd Avenue South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Hours Tue – Fri   10am – 4pm Closed on legal holidays
Phone 320-253-9614 By appointment

🔍  Explore